March 2010
“We walk by faith, not by sight.”
—2 Corinthians v. 7.
“When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed.”
—Fred Rogers (via quote-book)
“Dancing is like dreaming with your feet.”
—Constanze (via quote-book)
Share an Act of Kindness on April 5! →
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Share an act of kindness on the 5th of April; let’s see how many people we can get signed up to do some random kinds of kindness.
Lots of organisations and some countries are marking the 5th of April as a day to treat others in the way you would want to be treated.
Cultures, philosophies and religions all over the world share this ideal which has become as known as the “Golden Rule”.
Some suggestions for acts of kindness:
1. Smile at someone; it may just make their day.
2. Take a minute or two out to help someone; for example that little old lady who can’t reach the top shelf in the shop.
3. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
4. Hold the train door open for someone rushing to get in.
5. Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
6. Pick up some rubbish in the road that would otherwise be lying around.
7. Give another driver your parking spot.
8. Say, “Please” and “Thank you” and “I Love You” sincerely.
Or come up with something of your own. :)
We invite you to share what you plan to do or have done with others by posting to this event’s wall.
Also, do invite ALL your friends to make this event BIGGER!
“In life, there are 4 things you can’t get back…
the stone after the throw, the word after it’s said, the action after it’s done, and the time after it has passed…
So be careful of what you throw, of what you speak, of what you do, and of what you let pass by…” —(via camzinnowhere) (via ahstahh) (via mychunsa)
the stone after the throw, the word after it’s said, the action after it’s done, and the time after it has passed…
So be careful of what you throw, of what you speak, of what you do, and of what you let pass by…” —(via camzinnowhere) (via ahstahh) (via mychunsa)
“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”
—Ingrid Bergman (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche | Submitted by naunet (via quote-book)
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
—Carl Sagan (via bringtheruckuss) (via krispayne) (via kapi) (via quote-book)
“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.”
—Douglas Adams (via: elicec) (via quote-book)
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.”
—Clara Ortega (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
Story of the Pencil
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box.
“There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.”
“One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone’s hand.”
“Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you’ll need it to become a better pencil.”
“Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.”
“Four: The most important part of you will always be what’s inside.”
“And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.”
The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart.
Now replacing the place of the pencil with you. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.
One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God’s hand. And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.
Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems in life, but you’ll need it to become a stronger person.
Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.
Four: The most important part of you will always be what’s on the inside.
And Five: On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your duties.
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Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up. If a guy punches you, he likes you, never try to trim your own bangs, and someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending. Every movie we see, every story we’re told, implores us to wait for it, the third act twist, the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule.
But sometimes we’re so focused on finding our happy ending, we don’t learn how to read the signs: how to tell the ones who want us from the ones who don’t, the ones who will stay and ones who will leave. And maybe a happy ending doesn’t include a guy, maybe… it’s you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over, freeing yourself up for something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending is… just… moving on.
Or maybe the happy ending is this… knowing after all the unreturned phone calls, broken hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment, you never gave up hope.
” —Gigi, He’s Just Not That Into You (via nguyenst) (via hi-thou) (via smileee) (via talkplaylove)
“The weight of the world is love. Under the burden of solitude, under the burden of dissatisfaction.”
—Allen Ginsberg (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.”
—J.K. Rowling (via quote-book)
Ready, Steady, Go!
L'Arc-en-Ciel
Ready, Steady, Go! -L’Arc-en-Ciel
Fullmetal Alchemist second opening.
